Zen Leader Blog

Are you really “listening”? Some thoughts from The Zen Leader.
Apr 02 2012
I was having a conversation the other day about whether listening should be a core competency for leaders. There were a lot of interesting perspectives,…

Video: What makes the Zen Leader special?
Mar 29 2012
“It was the first time in my own writing that I really felt I could get out of my own way. And I hope that…

Video: Why write The Zen Leader?
Mar 27 2012
Ginny Whitelaw, author of The Zen Leader, discusses what lead her to write this book. http://youtu.be/BbsQS310lwU For the latest videos and updates make sure to…

My Love Affair with The Zen Leader
Mar 26 2012
I admit it… I’ve fallen head over heels for The Zen Leader . Not a person, mind you, but a fantastic new book by Ginny…

Advice to Romney: Get Out of Your Own Way, Realize the Zen Leader in You
Mar 10 2012
It’s almost painful to watch: Mitt Romney crossing the stage. His gait totters to hold a torso too stiff. His upright carriage looks nearly crackable…

Is Zen Leadership Really Possible?
Feb 27 2012
To answer this question, we first need to have an understanding of what zen brings to the leadership equation. In the simplest terms, zen is…

How THE ZEN LEADER Helped Me Deal With Alzheimer’s
Jan 19 2012
I have a dad who suffers from Alzheimer’s. Well, maybe this statement isn’t exactly right. He struggles and those around him suffer, is probably closer…